Jack wakes up and finds himself in a desert island after a plane crash...would Jack be a good leader for the survivors? Answer why after watching the video and doing activity (1):
(1) Choose which personal characteristics describe him :
lacking in drive Having none or not enough desire/energy
wavers in the face of problems To become weak or unsteady
approachable Friendly
corrupt Willing to use their power to do illegal things
nondescript Having no interesting or unusual qualities
down-to-earth Sensible and practical
not very inspiring Not exciting and encouraging you to do or feel sth
lacks gravitas Gravitas= the quality of being serious
charismatic Having charisma
dignified Calm and serious
aloof Not friendly or interested
idealistic Having a strong belief in perfect standards
tireless Putting a lot of hard work into sth over a long period of time
trustworthy That you can rely on to be good (reliable)
resolute Showing great determination
(2) discuss the following questions in pairs?
a) can you think of other famous characters who could be described using the adjectives or the phrases above? e.g. Indiana Jones, ...
b) which qualities are important for (i) a doctor, (ii) a fireman, (iii) a soldier, (iv) a PM?
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